VMI wins award to achieve net zero by 2030 VMI is the proud recipient of a Better Futures+ Green Innovation Voucher, awarded by West London Business, to help VMI to become a net zero, fully sustainable business by 2030. … Read more
Brand New VMEDIA on-line database V2 Media, DIT and Streaming, Technology With so many different recording formats, memory card types, media sizes, compatibility issues and upgrade requirements, it can be a challenge trying to find compatible memory cards or SSDs for your camera or recorder. However, Lewis has been extremely hard at work to make this easier for you with the VMEDIA Online Database V2 which is organised into the most popular brands and sortable by camera model, which gives details on compatibility, data rates and approximate recording times too
UK’s first Apprenticeship Standard for Camera Technicians now open for registration for Aug 21 start Back in 2019, VMI Managing Director, Barry Bassett, first contacted the TV Industry body, ScreenSkills in order to investigate whether it might be possible to set up a formal apprenticeship standard for UK Camera Rental companies. After some false starts, we expect that the first cohort of Apprentices will start in Summer/Autumn 2021.
VMI Bristol is 6 years old VMI Bristol celebrates six years since it was set up and in that time, Gary, Jon and the rest of the Bristol team have established it into a mainstream camera rental supplier for natural history and commercials/documentary productions in the South West.
Some S-35 zooms already cover FF (you just didn’t know this!) Lenses This is an extremely brief article to help to explain a lesser-known but extremely valuable tip. In summary, Film zooms designed to cover S-35 sensors, will also cover Full Frame as well IF used with a 1.5x extender and this is built into several zoom lenses already, such as the Canon Cabrio zooms. In English, this means that you can use Full Frame cameras with existing PL zooms and may not even need external image expanders.
Going viral with Venice in lockdown London Enterprising young filmmakers Edoardo Forato and Fyras Slaiman hope their new short film In-Flu-Enza will catch the attention of producers and directors. The period drama, set amid the 1920 Spanish flu outbreak, … Read more
Netflix Approved UHD 4K cameras Cameras, Technology Here is a list of Netflix approved UHD cameras as of November 2020.
VMI now charge a 3-day hire week on all products For decades, there has been an unwritten convention in the UK that professional and prosumer cameras/associated equipment attracted a 4-day hire rate for a week’s hire, whilst broadcast and film … Read more
Resource Productions: Breaking down the glass door Resource Productions: Breaking down the glass door The film and TV industry is a Catch-22 for many aspiring filmmakers. How can you attract the attention of producers, commissioners and agents … Read more
Macro and Micro Cinematography Cinematography, Lenses We all love to see images of extreme magnification to show a world which we can’t experience with our own eyes but just like all cinematography, this is hard to do well. The choice right lens for the specific shot is key and this article aims to explain the differences between Close Up, Macro and Micro photography/cinematography and in particular, to introduce the cinematographer to a relatively recent new type of lens, which are called Nelsonian Lenses made by Infinity Photo-Optical and which use microscope techniques to create unique images which are not possible using traditional optics.
VMI’s Barry Bassett wins prestigious Nelsonian Award. A surprise announcement by by Infinity Photo-Optical Company, saw VMI’s Managing Director, Barry Bassett being awarded their annual Nelsonian Award to recognise his work and lifetime commitment to imaging excellence.
Living Wage Week coincides with VMI’s anniversary achieving accreditation One year ago, VMI achieved formal accreditation of being a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage foundation are the organisation at the heart of the independent movement of businesses and … Read more
Latest Canon EF lenses increase functionality of latest Canon 5D/C300 III/C500II cameras Cameras, Technology Canon’s autofocus technology has continued to improve and the latest dual pixel CMOS AF system is the most sophisticated ever, allowing smooth, high-performance focus tracking and face detection on the Canon C300 Mk II and C500 Mk II cameras.
Beginner’s Guide to Depth of Field Cinematography, Lenses This article is written mainly for those who want to know the very simple concepts which allow camera operators to manipulate the Depth of Field in order to make them look more cinematic.
Indie feature shoots under Covid-conditions Large Sensor Cinematography Reports of the death of independent filmmaking are premature. Indie feature This Is The Night Mail has been produced entirely under lockdown with a degree of ingenuity and ‘can-do’ spirit that augurs well … Read more
VMI Expands London Facility post lock-down It might seem a strange thing to do in such uncertain times but VMI has taken the opportunity of the lock-down to expand its London operation to build a third … Read more
Sea Dragon shot with Sumire Primes Large Sensor Cinematography Who loves a peek behind the scenes? We caught up with Clemens Majunke, DP on the short film Sea Dragon directed by James Morgan Photography, to find out more about his … Read more
Notting Hill Carnival Access All Areas Large Sensor Cinematography The Notting Hill Carnival 2020 Access All Areas production is in the final stages of production. Shooting in Kennington Studios, Abbey Road and other locations, they aim to capture the flavour … Read more
How to achieve the most from the Canon C500 Mk II Cameras A brief article written by DP Clemens Majunke on how to achieve the most out of the Canon C500 II
VMI London, VMEDIA & VMI Bristol now open with regular hours VMI/VMEDIA has resumed full operations in London, VMEDIA and Bristol as of Monday 3 July with full working hours. We have implemented new comprehensive COVID-19 procedures to ensure that safety of … Read more
An account of a successful Sigma Lens Day held on 13 February 2020 at VMI Lenses VMI held a Sigma lens day on 13 February 2020 in London.
Canon CN20 lenses pitched perfectly for World Cup heroics Large Sensor Cinematography To many Indians, the nation’s World Cup cricket triumph in 1983 is as culturally significant as England’s momentous soccer success in 1966. A new film replays the achievement in all … Read more
A VMI guide to lens extension tubes and diopters to reduce the minimum focus distance of lenses. Cinematography, Lenses Connecting a lens tube behind the lens will move the lens farther away from the camera’s film plane or digital sensor, which allows the lens to focus much closer than … Read more
Behind the scenes – Mark Ronson: From the Heart Large Sensor Cinematography The hour-long BBC/YouTube Originals co-production documentary Mark Ronson: From the Heart was released at the end of 2019. The film delves into the mind of one of the most acclaimed … Read more